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Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin sidelined indefinitely
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day announced that starting quarterback Julian Sayin is out indefinitely following a throwing arm injury sustained during a 19-15 victory over Indiana. The coaching staff is preparing for a scenario where Sayin misses the remainder of the regular season and potentially the postseason.
With the Buckeyes currently on a bye week, the team is evaluating two potential replacements: true freshman Luke Fahey and sophomore Tavien St. Clair. Day noted that Fahey has held an edge in practice over the last month, but both players will receive significant repetitions to determine who provides the best chance to win ahead of the upcoming matchup against USC.
The injury creates significant challenges for the third-ranked Buckeyes, as the offense may need to rely more heavily on the run game and star receiver Jeremiah Smith. Former Buckeyes coach Urban Meyer has publicly questioned the depth chart decision, expressing confusion over why the highly recruited St. Clair is not currently positioned ahead of Fahey.
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Julian Sayin · Luke Fahey · Ohio State Buckeyes · Ryan Day · Tavien St. Clair · Urban Meyer
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Julian Sayin is out indefinitely due to a right-arm injury. www.essentiallysports.com · www.saturdaydownsouth.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Sayin was injured during Ohio State’s game against Indiana. www.essentiallysports.com · www.saturdaydownsouth.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Ohio State is preparing plans for Sayin to miss the regular season and potentially the postseason. www.saturdaydownsouth.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Urban Meyer questioned the decision not to use Tavien St. Clair as quarterback. www.essentiallysports.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Luke Fahey is the primary backup quarterback for Ohio State. www.essentiallysports.com · www.saturdaydownsouth.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sayin had 2,007 passing yards and 19 touchdowns prior to the injury. www.saturdaydownsouth.com